Patch Adams

Name: Patch Adams
Director: Tom Shadyac
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1998
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel London, Bob Gunton

Laughter is contagious.

19981h 55m7.3(3,488 votes)

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Synopsis

The true story of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams, who in the 1970s found that humor is the best medicine, and was willing to do just anything to make his patients laugh—even if it meant risking his own career.

Patch Adams (1998) is a comedy and drama film directed by Tom Shadyac. It stars Robin Williams, Monica Potter, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. The film runs for 1 hour 55 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 3,488 votes.

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Director

Tom Shadyac

Cast

Robin Williams

Hunter 'Patch' Adams

Monica Potter

Carin Fisher

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Mitch Roman

Daniel London

Truman Schiff

Bob Gunton

Dean Walcott

Harve Presnell

Dean Anderson

Peter Coyote

Bill Davis

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Frequently Asked Questions About Patch Adams

Where can I watch Patch Adams?

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Who stars in Patch Adams?

Patch Adams stars Robin Williams, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Daniel London, and was directed by Tom Shadyac.

How long is Patch Adams?

Patch Adams has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes.

When did Patch Adams come out?

Patch Adams was released in 1998.

What genre is Patch Adams?

Patch Adams is a comedy and drama film.

Is Patch Adams worth watching?

Patch Adams holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.